Musings from the mind of Georgiegirl aka Jenny, that cow from RedBubble. I am an artist, graphic designer, illustrator, photographer and one day, an animator. Being a member of RedBubble, I am happy to brag that I am continually surrounded by incredible and inspiring artists, photographers and writers. Life is good!

Sunday, August 18, 2013

I held my first Tangling class on Thursday and it was a hit! We all had a wonderful and relaxing afternoon and everyone explored the groovy patterns and styles that is the Tangle. Also known as Zentangle, its a way of learning to draw without the worry of doing it wrong. With Tangles there are no mistakes and every drawing is unique.

This was the first afternoon of many... "Tangling and Drawing" classes are every second Thursday starting at 1pm and are just $20 per person. Small classes means personalised service, so you can learn to draw at your own pace.

Friday, August 9, 2013

I know I say this alot... but... isn't it amazing how fast time flies these days? Something to do with being busy I'm told! At least I'm being creative this year :) Loving it!

I've finally finished my own website, which in hindsight should have probably been built in the modern way with Wordpress.org but I had a stubborn "I can do this by myself" moment and created the whole thing from scratch!

Those that know me in person might have come across that moment before... sigh... its tough being independent! lol
But the satisfaction from building and creating something all by yourself is incredible.
I'm supposed to outsource the 'building' (its usually flatpack so not exactly building, more like giant Lego) of any furniture for our home to my 15 year old, but instead, I just let him help.

But he'll survive... my Dad is giving him lessons with the scrollsaw, the lathe and other woodcrafting tools - cool hey? I've so many things they can practice on... wooden shapes for 'off the page' crafts, wooden words, ribbon and washi tape spools, frog shaped coasters (frog shaped anything really) and lots of other things. Apparently I have to wait until he's finished his beginner lesson - how to cut out a dragon. Can't wait to see it!

Here is a screenshot of my brand new website... Have a look around. I'd love to hear your thoughts, and of course if you find anything at all wrong or out of place, please let me know so I can fix it! Thank you :)

The other news, I've become an advertiser for Molly Makes and Simply Crochet magazines. Just because I can and love to share the love of craft.

Here is a great special that I received from "My Favourite Magazines" in the UK. Click the banner below and use the code to shop.My Favourite Magazines are running a 20% off 2 year subscription promotion this week (5th – 11th Aug). The voucher code will be MAG2YR and will allow 20% off any 2 year subscriptions until Sunday evening.

Help your heart and mind recover by being creative with rubber stamps, markers and textas, watercolour paints and pencils, inks, paints and art paper. Have fun getting crafty with mixed media, stamping, papercraft, cardmaking and scrapbooking. Whether its colouring or painting a masterpiece, art is the best way to relax and feel better.

I'm an Artist based in the southern suburbs of Adelaide... with the ability to work anywhere in the known universe through the magic of the internet, telephone and snailmail.

In Redbubble, Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest I'm also known as Georgiegirl, GG, GGofRB and GeorgiegirlofRB :)

I believe the traditional arts and crafts are very important, especially in this world of technology, digital art and instant gratification.

Mix Graphic Design with Arts and Crafts and you get a variety of services to choose from ... including personlised workshops in painting, drawing, papercrafts and textiles.

For design solutions for your business, visit my portfolio at www.artbyjenny.com.au. Contact me anytime to chat about how I can help you enhance your business' brand.